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Coinme Taps Fintech Compliance Veteran Laurent Reichert as Chief Compliance Officer to Scale Licensed Fiat On- and Off-Ramps Internationally Ahead of Regulatory Close of Polygon Labs Acquisition

Coinme, a leading provider of an enterprise stablecoin and crypto payments platform, today announced that Laurent Reichert has joined the company as its chief compliance officer, consumer protection officer and BSA officer. The appointment comes as Coinme prepares to extend its licensed on- and off-ramp network into new international markets, a push that is expected…

FinTech · SEP 2, 2026 · 3 min read

Coinbase Selects Chainlink to Bring New Tokenized Stocks to Millions of DeFi Users

Coinbase, the largest publicly traded digital asset exchange in the United States, has selected Chainlink as its official oracle infrastructure powering its newly launched Tokenized Stocks, unlocking utility and distribution across the Base DeFi ecosystem. Through Chainlink Data Feeds, builders across the Base ecosystem have access to continuous pricing for Coinbase’s tokenized stocks, including NVDAc,…

FinTech · AUG 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Standard Chartered granted MiCA and EMI licence, advancing its digital asset strategy in Europe

Standard Chartered today announced that it has been granted authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation as well as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), marking a significant milestone in the next phase of its Financing & Securities Services digital asset custody strategy in Europe. The authorisations provide Standard Chartered with a regulated…

FinTech · JUN 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Clear launches USDXP stablecoin on Rayls, enabling 24/7 U.S dollar exposure with zero platform fees

Clear, one of Brazil’s largest trading-focused brokerages and part of the XP Inc. group, today announced the launch of USDXP, a proprietary stablecoin backed 1:1 by the U.S. dollar. Available now to Clear clients, USDXP is designed to provide 24/7 on-platform U.S. dollar exposure for trading, hedging, and diversification, with instant execution integrated into the…

FinTech · MAR 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Rapyd research: 64% of businesses using or planning to use stablecoins

Rapyd, a leading global fintech company, released its 2026 State of Stablecoins Report, revealing that stablecoins have reached a tipping point and are becoming a foundational component of global commerce rather than a niche digital asset. The report shows the market has moved decisively into active, real-world use. Today, nearly one in five businesses already consider…

FinTech · JAN 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Ripple Expands European Regulatory Footprint with Preliminary EMI Approval in Luxembourg

Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, today announced its second major regulatory milestone in a week, securing preliminary approval of its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This license represents a significant step in Ripple’s efforts to scale its cross-border payments infrastructure…

FinTech · JAN 14, 2026 · 3 min read

COINPAYMENTS becomes Global Partner of Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team

Ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, COINPAYMENTS, a leading global digital payment gateway, announces it has become a global partner and the Global Digital Payments Processing Partner for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. COINPAYMENTS is the gateway that underpins the future of digital commerce, empowering merchants…

FinTech · DEC 5, 2025 · 2 min read

Akurateco Integrates with Whitepay for Crypto Payments

Akurateco, a cutting-edge white-label payment software provider, has announced a new integration with Whitepay, a leading cryptocurrency payment gateway. This collaboration allows all Akurateco customers – ranging from payment providers to acquirers and enterprise merchants – to start accepting crypto payments from their end users, offering new levels of flexibility at checkout. With support for…

FinTech · AUG 11, 2025 · 1 min read

dLocal and BVNK partner to power faster global payouts with stablecoins

dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO), the leading cross-border payment platform specializing in emerging markets and BVNK, the stablecoin payments infrastructure provider for global enterprises and PSPs, today announced a strategic partnership that enables faster, programmable, and more cost-effective money movement across 40+ markets. Through the dual partnership: “dLocal is constantly exploring ways to expand access and improve settlement times…

FinTech · JUN 24, 2025 · 2 min read

Coinbase to Secure EU-Wide MiCA License

Coinbase has become the first U.S.-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, marking a pivotal moment for the company and the European digital asset ecosystem. The license was granted by Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), authorizing Coinbase to operate legally across all 27 EU member states under the bloc’s new unified…

FinTech · JUN 23, 2025 · 2 min read

Matera and Circle to Bring Stablecoins into Core Banking Payments

In a move to accelerate the adoption of stablecoins as a mainstream payment method, Matera, a leading technology provider for the financial system, announces a commercial partnership with Circle, the global issuer of USDC through its regulated affiliates, a dollar-backed stablecoin. This alliance marks the region’s first native integration between a real-time banking infrastructure and a fully-reserved, transparent…

FinTech · JUN 11, 2025 · 2 min read

Kraken Partners with Ivy to Offer Instant BankPayments

Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid, and secure crypto platforms, has chosen Ivy as a new instant payment provider in Europe. Ivy’s payment platform is one of the de facto standards for European crypto leaders, offering crypto-native accounts, real-time deposits, withdrawals, and settlement in stablecoins. A Payment Solution Designed to Meet Crypto Merchants’ Needs…

FinTech · JUN 3, 2025 · 2 min read